ApolloDog
03/22/2008, 05:39 PM
I've had this unit running for about seven months now, with no real problems to speak of. Recently, it began making a loud noise while spinning. When I took the unit apart, I noticed that there was a lot of play in the drive shaft and magnet. It would move side to side a bit. I took it completely apart and found that the ceramic bearing was in two pieces. Also, I noticed that part of the magnet itself looked to have been rubbing against the wet frame. I have two pictures, one showing the magnet, and the other showing the wet frame where the bearing goes. It seems a little crusty in that area, not sure if it would be a problem putting a new one in. Please let me know what you think. What should I replace and what is the cost.
Link to pictures:
http://pault3.googlepages.com/vortech
Thank you.
Paul
Link to pictures:
http://pault3.googlepages.com/vortech
Thank you.
Paul